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Summer Launch Program

UGA Summer Launch Program

The UGA Entrepreneurship Program returns with the Summer Launch Program in June 2023. Student businesses will meet at Studio 225 for their first Summer Launch meeting on Tuesday, June 20th from 4:00pm - 8:00pm, followed by every Monday beginning Monday, June 26 - July 31, 2023.

Demo Day on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in Studio 225 at 5:30pm!
Each student business pitches for an additional $5,000. Invite family & friends to join us!


The ideal candidates are teams who went through the UGA Idea Accelerator or any other student team ready to actively launch their business between semesters. This program runs through the end of July. Teams meet once a week to discuss obstacles and how to overcome common problems with experienced entrepreneurs. 

Teams receive:

  • Receive $5,000 in funding over the course of the program to launch your business.
  • The opportunity to pitch for an additional $5,000 at the end of the program by displaying their hard work, improved business, and revenue generation.

Please use the link at the top of this page to apply to join the 2023 Summer Launch Program!

2022 Competitors
Teams who competed in the 2022 Summer Launch Program are pictured above: SWAKE, Chiktopia, H&L Marketing, ChanArt, Dera Styles, and MELD

 

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